Saraph

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Saraph (שרף) , is the Israeli name for the Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter, in its Israeli Air Force configuration.

It is named after the biblical snake, Saraph, called "fiery serpent" in popular English translations: "And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole". Numbers Chapter 21

A Seraph was also a type of "celestial being". The Seraphim, which, like the Cherubim, were used as Chariots of God and his angels. The description in the book of Samuel is surprisingly fitting for the abilities of this modern combat aircraft: “And He rode upon a cherub, and did fly .... At the brightness before Him coals of fire flamed forth .... And He sent out arrows and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.” 2 Samuel Chapter 22

[edit] See also

• List of aircraft of the Israeli Air Force
• Seraph (disambiguation)